The Opportunity:

We are looking for a proactive individual to join Relay Tx as an Associate Director of Technical Accounting. In this role, you’ll be responsible for periodic reporting with the U.S. SEC (10-Qs, 10-Ks, proxy, etc.), technical accounting for non-routine transactions and other matters, overseeing internal controls under SOX, accounting for Relay Tx’s stock plans, and managing various workstreams on corporate taxes. While you’ll partner closely with Finance, Legal, HR, and the Company’s external auditors, you’ll ultimately report to the Senior Director of Accounting. You’ll be a critical member of the team at Relay Tx, particularly as we continue to transform as a company.

Your Role:

SEC Reporting

• Manage the preparation of the company’s external financial reporting;
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and guidance from the U.S. SEC in external filings;
• Coordinate with internal and external contributors and reviewers for filings with the U.S. SEC.; and
• Utilize reporting software to support filings with the U.S. SEC, including XBRL and other matters.

Technical Accounting

• Evaluate recently issued accounting standards to assess the impact on reporting;
• Perform technical accounting research for non-routine and other transactions;
• Document the company’s position on various matters within technical memos; and
• Review contracts each reporting period to identify any other transactions for evaluation.

Internal Controls

• Manage each component of SOX 404, including oversight of testing by external parties;
• Coordinate testing of IT general and application controls with internal and external IT; and
• Provide recommendations for process improvements and opportunities for efficiencies.

Stock Plan Administration

• Serve as the owner for share-based payments, including recording stock comp. expense;
• Ensure all forms of equity compensation are administered pursuant to the equity plans;
• Work with HR and Legal on recording grants, cancellations, exercises, vestings, and purchases;
• Maintain system integrity and ensure accuracy of employee info. contained therein;
• Manage the overall calendar for stock administration activities, such as purchases, etc.;
• Oversee and manage relationship with third-party service provider (E-Trade); and
• Execute internal controls for compliance with SOX/404.

Income Taxes

• Manage each component of the corporate tax process, heavily leveraging external tax partner;
• Oversee various tax workstreams throughout the year, including studies for 382, 174, etc.;
• Conduct limited reviews of work product from the company’s external tax partner; and
• Coordinate annual tax returns, ensuring timely completion and filing.

Other

• Assist with preparation for periodic audit committee meetings;
• Own the relationship with external auditors, as well as financial reporting vendor; and
• Develop other cross-functional relationships to maintain collaboration with the Accounting Team.

Your Background:

• You earned your Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting and are licensed as a CPA;
• You have 6 to 9 years of experience working with public companies, preferably in life sciences;
• You have experience at a public accounting firm, with exposure to reporting with the U.S. SEC;
• You are proficient with U.S. GAAP and familiar with accounting practices in the life sciences industry;
• Do you have experience working with Active Disclosure, NetSuite, and E-Trade? This would be a plus.
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office, including strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint;
• You have experience working in a fast-paced company, again preferably in life sciences;
• You exhibit attention to detail and follow-up skills to identify and resolve issues independently;
• You are known for your ability to multi-task, work cross-functionally, and meet deadlines;
• You are a collaborative business partner and adept in building cross-functional relationships;
• You are an effective communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• You are an awesome teammate with hustle, determination, and a customer-centric approach; and
• You exhibit the highest degree of integrity and ethics.

Office vs. Remote – Relay Tx’s culture emphasizes collaboration; you should be comfortable being physically on site at our offices in Cambridge, MA at least 3 days per week.

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